Space Systems Command · 10 hours ago
Narrowband SATCOM Program Manager, SSC/PN
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $158K/yrUS Space Systems Command is seeking a Narrowband SATCOM Program Manager to serve as the Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer's Representative. The role involves managing satellite communications acquisition, ensuring contractor performance, and developing contract documentation.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete the certification and training requirements to obtain and maintain an active certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Conduct market research and perform acquisition planning. Work with System Program Managers (SPMs), Program Managers, Engineers, and other personnel to develop Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Award Fee Evaluation Plans, and other contract and acquisition documentation. Prepare and submit Purchase Requests to the Contracting Officer. Assist with evaluation of Contractor proposals including engineering analyses of contractor cost proposals
Assist the Contracting Officer with monitoring and documenting contractor performance; ensuring that all technical requirements under the contract are met; timely delivery of products or services by the delivery date or within the period of performance; and at the price or within the estimated cost stipulated in the contract. Notify the Contracting Officer of all problems, potential disagreements or controversy, regarding the status of the contract and performance of its requirements
Develop quality assurance surveillance records. Facilitate review of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and accept or reject deliverables with comments. Conduct progress meetings, review progress reports, and report progress to the Contracting Officer, Director, System Program Managers, and Business Operations staff. Draft Contractor Performance Assessment Reports. Document any ambiguities or discrepancies with the Contractor and Contracting Officer
Periodically review contractor staffing plans and provide feedback to help ensure Contractor is appropriately staffed to meet the cost, performance, and schedule requirements of the contract
Work with program branch leads to facilitate management approval of funding allocations for new external manpower/labor support requirements through the established Business Operations Board process
Serve as TPOC on tasks assigned to DoD warfare centers and field commands. Draft and coordinate approval of required documentation for issuing Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Project Orders
Review contractor invoices for accuracy of work completed in accordance with contract requirements and certify acceptance or rejection. Review contractor travel requests and travel vouchers
Manage contractor employee access to facilities or systems. Manage Government-furnished property (when required)
Maintain a file for each assigned contract including documentation of COR or TPOC actions taken in accordance with the delegation of authority
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance
Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
PCS/relocation funding is authorized
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, 'Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
Experience in DoD or Federal Government product or service acquisition
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Acquisition System policies and procedures
Technical knowledge of satellite communications
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with various levels of high-ranking military and civilian personnel
Independent execution; Collaborator; Attention to Detail; Clear, Concise Communicator; Team Builder
Benefits
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
Space Systems Command
Space Systems Command is a defense and space manufacturing firm that develops, acquires, equips, fields, and sustains space capabilities.
Founded in 1954
10001+ employees
Funding
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